Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858274_0001_PTD
Published: October 29, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Direct Improvements & Enhancements Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858274_0001_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858274_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,858,274.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to direct improvements & enhancements that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but direct improvements & enhancements presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements direct improvements & enhancements enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting direct improvements & enhancements improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from direct improvements & enhancements enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B41 B41J2/17553
B B41 B41J2/175
B B41 B41J2/1752
B B41 B41J2/17509
B B41 B41J2/20
G G03 G03G15/0865
G G03 G03G15/0877
G G03 G03G15/10
G G03 G03G15/556
G G03 G03G21/1633

Field of Art

Liquid handling apparatus design, specifically focusing on consumable liquid storage systems with tank configurations, printing/imaging technologies, and precision mechanical interfaces

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in liquid container design, familiar with precision manufacturing techniques, understanding of material properties, and experience in developing modular liquid handling systems with visual monitoring capabilities

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed improvements represent predictable variations of the source patent's fundamental liquid container architecture. The technical enhancements demonstrate standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to someone with ordinary skill in liquid apparatus design. The modifications maintain core functional principles while introducing incremental technical refinements that do not require inventive complexity.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Tank with front wall having light transmissive property
PTD Variation
Enhanced visual monitoring mechanisms integrated with translucent tank wall
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending visual inspection capabilities is a known design optimization technique, representing a predictable solution for improving liquid level tracking
Source Patent Element
Inlet located at rear side of front wall
PTD Variation
Modified inlet geometry with improved liquid flow characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Refining fluid transfer mechanisms through geometric adjustments represents a standard engineering design choice with expected incremental performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Rotatable cover with inner surface configuration
PTD Variation
Alternative cover designs with enhanced sealing and interaction mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploring alternative mechanical interface configurations is a routine engineering approach for improving component compatibility and functional reliability
Source Patent Element
Liquid storing chamber with specific dimensional constraints
PTD Variation
Modular tank design allowing scalable volume configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing adaptable container architectures that maintain core functional principles represents a standard design evolution strategy
Source Patent Element
Checking section surrounding opening periphery
PTD Variation
Enhanced monitoring and sensing integration around liquid access points
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing additional sensing or monitoring capabilities around critical interface regions is a predictable technical enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11858274 and the corresponding Published Technical Disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed technical variations obvious and non-inventive. The incremental improvements represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring extraordinary innovation or unexpected results.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,274
TitleLiquid consuming apparatus including liquid tank with rotatable cover
Assignee(s)Honda Motor Co., Ltd.